Batman: La espada de Azrael
Zinco · 1993 · 4 issues
About the series
In 1993, Spanish publisher Zinco brought the saga of Jean-Paul Valley to local readers with Batman: La espada de Azrael, a four-issue series that adapts the character's origin and his violent, armored crusade. This edition collects the story that introduced a pivotal figure in the Batman mythos, exploring themes of religious dogma and vengeance through the lens of a troubled new vigilante. Known for its intense, shadowy artwork and the dramatic arc that would lead Azrael to take up the mantle of the Bat, the series remains a key piece of early-1990s DC storytelling for Spanish audiences. Its compact, self-contained narrative makes it a stark and memorable entry in the era's darker superhero comics.